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Almondell Country Park – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from East Calder

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Almondell Country Park – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from East Calder

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runners

Almondell Country Park – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from East Calder

01:59

18.0km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.26 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.48 km

Camps Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1885 this viaduct once carried the single-track mineral railway which served the local industry. The railway closed in 1956 but walkers can cross or walk underneath to get a view of the 9 arches.

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2

2.29 km

Naysmyth Bridge

Highlight • River

impressive bridge in the middle of the park.

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3

2.74 km

Almondell Country Park

Highlight • Bridge

I think this needs re-classified, given the nature of the surfaces in Almondell I would not suggest it to be suitable for a road bike. MTB/Hybrid/CX/Gravel bikes should have no issue.

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4

5.36 km

Union Canal Stone Bridge and Staircase

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Along the Union Canal. Just after you go up the steps look for the photograph of the frozen overflow.

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5

7.91 km

Backroad Path from Ratho to Climbing Centre

Highlight • Trail

Great like backroad section from Ratho to the climbing centre, you can carry on to the canal but you have to take a bit of a bumpy or muddy route along a field path.

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8.43 km

Beech Wood

Forest

7

9.26 km

Ratho Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge Inn over the road has a great beer garden for a mid ride break

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8

9.38 km

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

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9

9.43 km

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a wonderful place to explore. A few sections have challenging cobbles. However, they can be walked. Go and explore!

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B

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.92 km

1.94 km

1.03 km

123 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

5.10 km

4.28 km

1.55 km

1.12 km

439 m

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